salivate
[ sal-uh-veyt ]
/ ˈsæl əˌveɪt /
verb (used without object), sal·i·vat·ed, sal·i·vat·ing.
to produce saliva.
verb (used with object), sal·i·vat·ed, sal·i·vat·ing.
to produce an excessive secretion of saliva in, as by mercurial poisoning.
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British Dictionary definitions for salivating
salivate
/ (ˈsælɪˌveɪt) /
verb
(intr) to secrete saliva, esp an excessive amount
(tr) to cause (a laboratory animal, etc) to produce saliva, as by the administration of mercury
Derived forms of salivate
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Medical definitions for salivating
salivate
[ săl′ə-vāt′ ]
v.
To secrete or produce saliva.
To produce excessive salivation in.
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